Diabetes Digital Podcast by Food Heaven

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Why eating feels so stressful (and how to nourish your nervous system to find calm) Sep 02, 2026

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This week, Diabetes Digital Registered Dietitian Anna Bohegan shares how your nervous system influences the way you eat, digest food, and experience hunger. In this conversation, she explores the connection between stress, digestion, and blood sugar, while offering practical, evidence-based tools to help you feel more grounded around meals. Tune in to learn how supporting your nervous system can be an important part of building a healthier, more peaceful relationship with food.

If you're living with diabetes or prediabetes and want personalized support from a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist covered by insurance, visit diabetesdigital.co to connect with our culturally aware and weight-inclusive team. And if you love the show, don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes or Spotify—it makes a huge difference! For additional resources and show notes, head to diabetesdigital.co/podcast.

We asked AI to build a 7-day diabetes meal plan. Here's what it got wrong. Aug 05, 2026

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This week, Diabetes Digital co-founders Jessica Jones and Wendy Lopez put an AI-generated diabetes meal plan to the test. Together, they break down what AI gets right, where it falls short, and why personalized nutrition care goes far beyond a one-size-fits-all meal plan.

Tune in to learn how your medications, labs, cultural foods, and daily routine all play an important role in managing blood sugar, and why working with a registered dietitian can make all the difference.

We’re Hiring Registered Dietitians (Listen for Perks + How to Apply) Jul 16, 2026

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Diabetes Digital is growing, and we're looking for compassionate, mission-driven Registered Dietitians to join our team!

If you're a RD or know someone who is, tune in for a quick overview of what makes Diabetes Digital a great place to work and how to apply.

Tune in to learn:

Who we're hiring (full-time and part-time Registered Dietitians)

What makes working at Diabetes Digital different
Our 32-hour full-time schedule with a 4-day workweek
Competitive benefits, CEU opportunities, mentorship, and professional development

Interested in joining our team? Apply Here.

Know an incredible RD who would be a great fit? Share this episode or send them the application.

Gestational diabetes diagnosis: what no one tells you (from a dietitian who lived it) Jul 01, 2026

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This week, Jenny Fernandez, Registered Dietitian and Community Outreach Manager at Diabetes Digital, is joined by Diabetes Digital dietetic intern and registered dietitian Lorena Lee to share Lorena's firsthand experience with gestational diabetes.

Together, they discuss the emotional impact of diagnosis, why gestational diabetes happens, practical nutrition strategies that don't require giving up cultural foods, and how compassionate, individualized care can make all the difference.

Is it okay to eat the same thing every day? Jun 17, 2026

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A lot of people worry that eating the same meals on repeat means they are doing something wrong nutritionally. Others rely on familiar foods because of time, energy, neurodivergence, stress, or health conditions. Today we’re talking about when eating the same thing can actually be supportive, when variety might be helpful, and how to think about this without turning food into another rule.

Why do I feel worse when I try to eat ‘clean’? Jun 03, 2026

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A lot of people tell us they feel more tired, irritable, hungry, or out of control around food when they try to eat “clean.” That can feel confusing, especially when clean eating is marketed as the “healthy” way to eat. Today we’re unpacking what “clean eating” actually means, why it often backfires, and what might feel more supportive instead.

What if I hate salads, do I have to eat them? May 20, 2026

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Salads get framed as part of “healthy eating,” especially in diabetes and in wellness spaces. But what if you genuinely hate salads, find them unsatisfying, or just feel bored eating them? Today we’re talking about whether salads are actually required for health, what nutrients people are usually trying to get from them, and plenty of non-salad ways to meet those needs.

Does lifting weights help with insulin resistance? May 06, 2026

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When people think about insulin resistance, cardio often gets all the attention. But resistance training plays a really important role that doesn’t get talked about enough. Today we’re breaking down how lifting weights affects insulin sensitivity, why muscle matters for blood sugar regulation, and how fit resistance training into your life.

Do chia seeds actually help with blood sugar? Apr 22, 2026

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Chia seeds get a lot of hype in the blood sugar world. You might see them added to puddings, smoothies, or water and hear that they can magically prevent glucose spikes. So what is actually true? Today we’re breaking down what chia seeds do in the body, how they may support blood sugar, and where expectations can get a little unrealistic.

What’s a balanced breakfast that isn’t eggs? Apr 08, 2026

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Eggs get talked about a lot when it comes to breakfast, especially in diabetes and blood sugar conversations. But not everyone likes eggs, tolerates them well, or wants them every morning.

The good news is that eggs are not required for a balanced breakfast. Today we’re breaking down what actually makes a breakfast balanced, why protein and fiber matter in the morning, and plenty of egg-free ideas that can support energy, satisfaction, and blood sugar without feeling restrictive.